Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

LIFESCI XL 7B

This second course in the pre-medical life science sequence provides an introduction to principles of evolution, Mendelian inheritance, and population genetics.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Remote
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Starting at $1,010.00
As few as 12 weeks
5.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the gene and environment interactions and the process of chromosomal inheritance
  • Evaluate the contribution of evolution, ecology, and global changes to conservation strategies
  • Recognize species formation through evolutionary mechanisms and interactions

About this course:

Principles of Mendelian inheritance and population genetics. Introduction to principles and mechanisms of evolution by natural selection; population; behavioral and community ecology; and biodiversity, including major taxa and their evolutionary, ecological, and physiological relationships. Letter grading. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Jana Johnson
393937
Fee:
$1,010.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meetings November 20 & 22, 2023.

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, and 7C. 

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 01, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 25, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Sep 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 2, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 4, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 9, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 11, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 16, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 18, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 23, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 30, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 1, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 6, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 13, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 15, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 27, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 4, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Dec 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 11, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Tuesday, Thursday
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Jana Johnson
393938
Fee:
$1,010.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

No meeting November 21 & 23, 2023.

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, and 7C. 

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 27, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 02, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Nov 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044
Discussion
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Tue Dec 12, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1044

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